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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.42, 1,158.46 and 808.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.42, 1,158.46 and 808.85 is: 1,117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.42 : 1,158.46 = 808.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.42/1,158.46 = 808.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.42x = 1,158.46 × 808.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.42x = 937,021.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,021.25/838.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.61

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